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Everything you need to know about a power of attorney

30 Oct 2018

Preparing for the unexpected isn't unique to estate planning. There are many things you have in place just-in-case. You won’t drive a new vehicle off the lot without a call to your auto insurance company. Your pr...

What is a power of attorney for health care

7 May 2018

Michelle N. Ogborne

It’s hard to think about situations that can affect your family legally, but it is essential to put safeguards in place. One important area to consider is health care. People needing care can't always convey what...

What you need to know about a living will

7 May 2018

Michelle N. Ogborne

Most people don't want to think about the end of their lives. Imagine someone you love is unconscious, with no hope to recover. That person is unable to make decisions. They can't tell you what it feels like, and...

Do you need a guardian for your children?

27 Apr 2018

Michelle N. Ogborne

One of the toughest conversations parents have is deciding who will take their children if something happens to them. In some cases, it’s a conversation that fails to happen because of the emotion and fear involv...

3 Questions Regarding Divorce for a Family Law Attorney

15 Mar 2018

Michelle N. Ogborne

Any Phoenix-area family law attorney may have a good reputation; and “everyone says” they are honest and affordable. Still, it’s important to ask questions. Assumptions almost always lead to problems. You should...

What is a Cohabitation Agreement and Do I Need One?

27 Feb 2018

Michelle N. Ogborne

So, you've found the person you believe to be the great love of your life, and your partner feels the same way. Now, the two of you are ready to take the next step in your relationship and move in together. You m...

What Do You Need to Begin Estate Planning?

2 Mar 2017

Michelle N. Ogborne

No matter your circumstances, it’s always a good time to start your estate planning, but there are certain times that it seems to come more to the forefront. Perhaps you just got married, divorced, or had a child...

splitting assets during collaborative divorce

Splitting Assets Inside Collaborative Divorce

2 Feb 2017

Michelle N. Ogborne

You and your spouse have chosen to move your marriage toward divorce. Divorce might be the hard choice, but there's now so much more to think about as you go through the proceedings. After all, your lives have be...

a family arguing after the settling of their parent's estate, working with ogborne law firm will help your family avoid this fate.

How to Avoid Drama in Estate Planning

2 Jan 2017

Michelle N. Ogborne

Ah, estate planning. There never seems to be a good time to talk about "What will happen when…?" The truth is the sooner you start this process, the better it is for everyone. Today is the perfect time to b...

Communication through collaborative divorce

Communication Inside Collaborative Divorce

31 Oct 2016

Michelle N. Ogborne

A divorce is an emotional time. There can be feelings of hurt, anger, guilt, regret, sadness, and even relief. Litigation attorney's will tell you it’s best to keep emotions out of the divorce. But how can you d...

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